Swelling, buckling, and rotting are all really common issues with masonite siding. This is caused when moisture begins to infiltrate the siding. The wood chips and resin are not stable when they become wet. … Over time, the wood then begins to rot, and the boards will begin to softenRead More →

Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers with a toxicity that deer avoid. Deer also tend to turn their noses up at fragrant plants with strong scents. Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, and lavender, as well as flowers like peonies and bearded irises, are just “stinky” to deer. AreRead More →

Perennial Ground Covers for Deer Control Allegheny spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) and Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) Blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) Liriope or “lilyturf” (Liriope spicata) Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans ‘Atropurpurea’) What flowers will deers not eat? Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers with a toxicityRead More →

Galvanised screws and nails are zinc coated nails that have undergone a galvanisation process. This process means the nails have a protective barrier which makes them resistant to rust and corrosion. How long does yellow zinc plating last? Zinc-plated coatings are not suitable for applications exposed to outdoor atmosphere. Zinc-platedRead More →

In 2010, after some strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea, began showing resistance to one of the last remaining classes of antibiotics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began recommending “dual therapy,” meaning that doctors now prescribe two drugs at the same time to … CanRead More →

How To Keep Deer Away From Viburnum. Deer usually steer clear from munching on viburnum, but no tree or shrub is truly deer proof. If hungry enough, deer will eat anything. Is evergreen viburnum deer resistant? Viburnums do not require regular pruning. However, it is wise to cut back vigorousRead More →

The vancomycin resistance in the bacteria are caused by a plasmid, a fragment of genetic material that allows the bacteria to be resistant to vancomycin. What is vancomycin resistance conditions? Antibiotic resistance occurs when the germs no longer respond to the antibiotics designed to kill them. If these germs developRead More →

These plants are very important to wildlife: their berries are relished by songbirds, game birds, bears, and small mammals; the twigs and foliage are eaten by deer and rabbits. Do blueberry bushes need to be protected from deer? It is recommended that fruit growers protect plants with a 7.5′ deerRead More →

Anti slip quarry tiles are also incredibly handy when it comes to creating patio areas outdoors. They look much more stylish than paving slabs, and decking fades in the sun extremely quickly, and is incredibly slippery when wet. What tiles are non slip? What Kind of Tile for a FloorRead More →

Soil pH affects the final coloration of the fruit formed. The fruit of the false Solomon’s seal are consumed by a wide variety of birds (including ruffed grouse) and a small number of rodents (including white-footed mice). How do I get rid of Solomon’s seal? If the soil is relativelyRead More →